Defense

The purchase of the French-built Exocet missiles is widely interpreted as Athens' first tangible response to discussions around Ankara's interest in procuring MBDA’s Meteor air-to-air missiles.

Docking in Piraeus after a four-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, the admiral of the aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle says, "Greece is our best partner in the Mediterranean."

As an EU candidate country, Turkey can already participate in European defense programs up to 35% without needing a special agreement, according to Commission sources who spoke to To Vima.

Mitsotakis underscored that national defense funding extends beyond procurement, serving as a long-term commitment to maintaining the country's stability and independence in an evolving global landscape.

In addition to commenting on defense spending and migration at the end of the EU Summit, the Greek PM voiced concerns over Turkey's democratic backsliding.

In this episode of Explaining Greece, we delve into the evolving security landscape with Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and an expert in International Relations, European Security, and Emerging Threats

Ankara looks to incoming Trump administration for reversal of Biden strategic decision; Turkish press also irate over latest Cyprus development

The international news outlet cites a deal worth 600 to 700 mln€ for 36 PULS rocket launchers, in tandem with talks over purchase of 'Iron Dome'-like system

Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras

The F-35s warplanes and S-100 UAVs are also inter-operable with three new FDI frigates Greece has ordered from France

Expressing concern over Middle East tensions, Dendias voiced his desire for de-escalation, emphasizing the united stance of Israel's allies against Iran's aggression.

He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards

“It's my duty to ensure that Greek taxpayers' every euro is spent only if necessary," he said